There is continuous use of fossil fuel – oil, coal and
natural gas and this is posing a threat to the earth. Climate has, and is
changing. Climate change is real, and is done when most developed countries hurriedly
use natural resources in unsustainable ways to develop industrially. Industrial
development has brought great development and advancement to humanity with
attendant problem that industries are finding it difficult to solve. But the
window is there, as we move into technological era. Technology is a solution to
any challenges. But unfortunately, under-
developed countries are less technologically savvy, pollute less, yet are not aware
of what climate change is and what it is not. Yet they will be worst hit by
climate change.
Electricity is good. It helps us light our homes, cook
meals, listen to radio and makes our lives and our work easier. Transportation is
good too; automobiles, railroads and airplanes facilitate our movement at ease.
But electricity and transportation usually uses fossil fuels more than any, and
pollutes the earth thereby causing global warming.
Airplanes have large impact on climate system especially
those flown at nights. Airplanes emits at cruising altitude high in the
atmosphere. And is harmful because its triggers chemical reaction into the air.
At this time, when we need urgent step
to reduce greenhouse gas emission, the aviation industry continues to
grow. Making it looks like much is not
done to cut emission in line with Doha Amendment, Kyoto protocol.
Solar Impulse 2 completed first round trip flight by a solar
powered airplane, after touching down in Abu Dhabi in July 2016. That is good
news and is a technological breakthrough. In my view in the next ten years, I
see solar powered airplanes being developed further into commercial model flights
that will face out airplanes models that use fossil fuel. This technology can
make the world much better and cut emission greatly by 2026.
Access and affordability of internet around the world will
help in the next ten years as more people will reduce travelling and use video
conferencing for meetings, and web cams.
Electricity is made by burning fossil fuel. Some energy also
comes from nuclear power and from large dams. We need clean energy to replace the increasing
use of fossil fuel, nuclear power, and energy from large dams; which lead to
toxic pollution, destruction of communities and watersheds, and many serious
health problems. In my view in the next
ten years, we must think and act on how we can generate energy locally which is
part of clean energy.
Clean energy can be made with few negative social, cultural,
health and environmental effects. In my view in the next ten years, I see the
technological development and use of renewable energy in house hold and office
items like TV, radio, generators, refrigerators, washing machines, computers,
smart phones etc. This will force demand against electricity, and will help
reduce burning of fossil fuel.
Any technology in the next ten years that is not renewable
and sustainable in the use of natural resources will not stand the test of
time. Clean energy technology can save the earth for last. See you at 2026, a dream come true.
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